CAREERS AT WIGGIN

Wiggin and Dana is looking for a Billing Coordinator in New Haven. We seek a detail‑oriented professional with experience in legal billing, disbursements, and e‑billing who can manage priorities, exercise sound judgment, and produce accurate, timely bills. This New Haven–based role requires strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work well under pressure. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, prior billing experience in a professional services environment, strong technical aptitude, familiarity with databases, and advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Wiggin and Dana LLP is seeking a Corporate Associate for our Boston, Stamford, New Haven, or New York office locations. Qualified candidates will have 3 to 6 years of law firm experience drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents. Experience with Venture Capital or M&A is required, and experience with securities law compliance and corporate governance matters is desired. ​

Base salary compensation for this position will vary by office location, relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors.  The target base pay range for this role is $180,000-$260,000.

Wiggin and Dana LLP is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Litigation Associate for our Connecticut, New York, or Boston office locations. Candidates must have leading law firm experience in IP related litigation, with a focus on patent litigation.  An Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics background is preferred.  Outstanding academic credentials and communication skills are required.

Base salary compensation for this position will vary by office location, relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors.  The target base pay range for this role in New York is $200,00-$260,000.

Wiggin and Dana is seeking a mid-level associate for our International Trade Compliance (ITC) practice in our Washington, DC or New Haven, CT offices. Candidates seeking to join our tight knit, collegial team should have two to six years of trade compliance experience, including familiarity with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Foreign Assets Control (sanctions) regulations and Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) regulations. Preference for candidates with experience investigating and drafting voluntary disclosures and developing and implementing compliance policies. A further plus for candidates who previously worked in-house or in government. Applicants must have excellent writing skills, an ability to work closely and extensively with clients and a good sense of humor.

Wiggin and Dana is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide high-level support to attorneys in our Stamford office. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role requires exceptional communication skills and a commitment to delivering accurate, timely, and insightful support to attorneys and legal teams.

We are looking for a resourceful professional who can think creatively and adapt to a fast-paced environment. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Windows 10 and Office 365) and a strong aptitude for learning and utilizing technology are essential.

Wiggin and Dana is seeking a highly motivated Legal Administrative Assistant to support a dynamic team of attorneys. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, works well under pressure, and can confidently manage shifting priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. We’re looking for someone who communicates clearly, anticipates needs, and brings strong organizational and multitasking abilities to their work. An intuitive, resourceful individual who thinks creatively and is committed to doing what it takes to get the job done will excel in this role.  The target base pay range for this role in New York is $60,000-$75,000 and is dependent on experience and other relevant factors, including geography.

Wiggin and Dana is seeking a Marketing & Business Development Manager, a key role that will drive the growth of our brand, pipeline, and partnerships with a strong focus in the New York office and market. The position supports a wide range of practice areas and is well‑suited for someone early in their management career who’s ready to take on expanding responsibility across marketing campaigns, client outreach, and business development initiatives. Working closely with senior team members and firm leadership, this manager will help execute strategies that elevate our market presence and generate new business opportunities. The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, energetic, and able to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.

Wiggin and Dana seeks a detail-oriented, intellectually curious Research Specialist to join its Knowledge and Research Services Department. This role serves as the firm’s subject matter expert on company, industry, competitive intelligence, business intelligence, and related research. The successful candidate will conduct a wide range of research and analysis, manage current awareness and monitoring projects, contribute substantially to experience management and artificial intelligence initiatives, and perform other tasks in support of the firm’s marketing and business development efforts. Someone who collaborates effectively across departments, approaches problem solving creatively, and adapts readily to evolving research tools and technologies will excel in this position.

Wiggin and Dana is looking for a Senior Accounts Receivable and Collections Specialist for our New Haven office. The ideal candidate will be able to accurately process, verify and post cash receipts, reconcile short payments, over payments, or duplicate payments.  Other duties include reverse and reallocate payments per billing department and/or billing attorney requests, maintain unallocated and retainer accounts and reconcile balances to the billing system. This position will be working with internal and external clients, so excellent written and verbal communication is a must.

Wiggin and Dana LLP seeks a Trusts and Estates Associate to join its 19-lawyer Private Client Services Department in its New Haven, Stamford, or Greenwich offices. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 3 to 7 years of experience in domestic and international estate planning—including sophisticated drafting—estate and trust administration, and estate and tax compliance. Candidates must have strong organizational, verbal, analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills. An LL.M. in Estate Planning or Tax is preferred.

By joining our dynamic team, you will have the chance to take on significant responsibility for client matters, including direct engagement with a sophisticated, high-net-worth clientele. You will be supported by an environment that values mentorship and professional growth. This position offers motivated associates the ideal platform to advance their expertise and build a meaningful career within a leading private client department.